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for lady hestia

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Rural Dionysia

~ 10 Poseideon ~

Similar to that of its City Dionysia counterpart, Rural Dionysia included the pompe. Celebration was partaken in after including contest of dancing, singing and theatre. Most popular would have been tragedies and comedies of the previous City Dionysia.

It is noted that imagery of Dionysos was carried to show the God's coming in the new seasons. This could be due to the upcoming planting season or even winter harvest.

Like all Dionysos festivals, everyone took place, including lower-class individuals and slaves.

Aristophanes parodied Rural Dionysia in The Acharnians.

Traditional Offerings:

Loaves of bread

Wine and Water

Phallus-shaped objects

Traditional Acts:

Hymns to Dionysos

Libations to Dionysos

Parading

Partying

Watching theatre (particularly plays of tragedy and comedy)

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Upon the request of my friend: Hestia

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Aphrodite loves sex workers and victims of sexual assault and intersex people and people who are insecure about their body/self harm and nonwhite people and queer people and fat people btw. pass it on

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been down about not offering enough to a deity? offer up an interest!

I've been offering my time listening to an artist to dionysus (for instance)

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Sorry for being inactive for a while, but I’ve finally extended my altar! It’s not 100% finished (and probably never will be) but I’m very happy with it!

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Anyways praise Aphrodite for everything that fills you with love thank you thank you

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I like to think that bc Hypnos has associations with the subconscious, he can see into systems head spaces. He just watches the alters interact, picks apart their minds to better understand what he needs to get said system to work on for growth and healing. You know, aside from a sleep schedule.

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The "trickster god" label is really weird in the context of Greek mythology because, like...a lot of deities do some pretty trickster-y shit lol. One deity I always see left out of the trickster god category is Athena. Aphrodite is also often left out. Even Hera has been a "trickster" in myth, by the very loose definition people are applying. It's honestly just not a very compatible label with this practice because I feel like someone could argue that many of the gods, within myth, are "tricksters". Plus, having "trickster gods" comes with the connotation that some gods are more malicious and untrustworthy than others which just feels...kinda weird? Maybe that's just my personal opinion, but it just feels a little odd.

I know many modern portals depict Hermes specifically as this sort of "trickster" figure, more than other deities, but it only feels half right to me. I understand it and am not disagreeing (epithets would actively prove me wrong anyway lmao), but I'm just kind of saying that I wish other deities received similar portrayals in the sense that "trickery" happened quite often amongst the gods in Greek myth; like, if you're gonna label gods are "tricksters", have some balls and make it someone other than Hermes lol.

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Hestia's warmth surrounds my home. Her fire keeps those around me safe. Her love is felt through myself.

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idk how to explain this but the left image feels like apollo and the right image helios

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Nazis will never be welcome in paganism. They have no space in our communities, we will have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to nazis. You have no right to the cultures, gods and religions you hijack to spread your disgusting ideologies. You will find no refuge or comraderie amongst pagans.

Reblog to let nazis know they’re not welcome here.

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🫧The Importance of Epithets🫧

Adhara's post introduction: Hello, lovebugs! Today's post is about epithets! Hope you guys like it! I've always found Epithets something essential in my practice, so I wanted to share some knowledge and information for you guys!!

🎐What are Epithets?

🦢 Throughout ancient Greek writing and mythology, there is something known as epithets. The definition of epithet is repeated descriptive adjectives or phrases linked to a specific character, either a God or Hero, that are used to describe a specific characteristic of they hold.

🎐 What is the importance of the Epithets?

🦢 Epithets are important not only to know more about your Deity, but also to know what type of works they do with their devotees, and also to know which energy you may resonate more with.

🎐 How to know which Epithet I'm working with my Deity?

🦢 First, I recommend you to do multiple researches about your Deity, then see which one resonates more with you, then you ask them for confirmation, it's best if you have the Epithets in hand and go through it with your Deity, especially if you don't feel your intuition pushing you towards an specific epithet.

🎐 What are examples of Epithets, and what they can mean to me?

🦢 Here's some examples of Epithets and their meanings and what they could mean in works (from my perspective, of course):

- Aphrodite Areia, the warlike. A surname of Aphrodite, when represented in full armour like Ares, as was the case at Sparta: It can help at getting more confident in yourself and getting through challenges.

- Athena Paeonia(Paiônia), i. e. the healing goddess, was a surname of Athena, under which she had a statue at Athens, and an altar in the temple of Amphiaraus at Oropus: It can help through mental and physical traumas and how to live past them.

- Hekate Atalos; the tender-hearted, or Hekate the delicate: Helps through understanding that even if you're powerful, you can still be kind and soft-hearted.

- Ares Aphneiós; rich, wealthy: It can help with finances, such as saving and controlling your money better.

- Demeter Brimo;(Brimô), the angry or the terrifying, occurs as a surname of several divinities, such as Hecate or Persephone: It can help understanding where your anger comes from.

🎐 Are all Epithets usable in our worshipping?

🦢 That's a tricky question, some Epithets were used in a specific part of Greece or another place, so they may not be fit for some of us.

If you like my posts and are in need of a tarot reading, I have a ko-fi!!! Also, feel free to ask me anything, especially advice and tips! I'll try my best to help you ^~^

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I made this to dispel TikTok misinformation. Enjoy.

Plain text: "Trickster gods are not gonna eat you"

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I love the three of them together.

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May Lord Hermes bless you

When your steps are filled

With uncertainty.

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Xaire the name of Ares, without you, I would have never found my way to where I am now. You weren't my patron and you knew that, yet you held my hand and guided me until I got to where you knew I belonged. And for that, I can never repay you.

Thank you ♡